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Giovanni Pernice announced a big comeback with Anton du Beke this week, and it looks like Amanda Abbington is doing the same, having already filmed a role in the upcoming film Diamond Sky as the mother of a jewel thief.

Producer Felix Mackenzie told the Express that “we hope” there will be a UK release for the film, but nothing has been confirmed so far, with the priority being to secure a release in USA A source told us there are fears in some corners that the BBC probe Amanda called into her Strictly 2023 partner Giovanni’s behind-the-scenes conduct of the show could attract negative publicity in Britain and damage her chances of ‘a successful return.

Amanda made 17 allegations against Giovanni, six of which were upheld, but it could be a challenge for any of them to overcome the scandal the investigation created. A source shared, “It would be a shame if this major piece of acting work was overshadowed by all the drama.”

Sherlock actor Amanda will play the mother of a ‘diamond thief’ named Alice who seems unlucky in love, and the scenes have already been filmed in full. Felix Mackenzie told us: “After a failed attempt at love in her youth, Alice’s mother has dedicated herself to saving her daughter from the same fate.

“These efforts only intensify when he sees Alice making the same headstrong decisions he blames for once derailing his life. However, despite acting with what he believes to be good intentions, he unknowingly , risks breaking Alice’s heart in a different way and putting ice in its place.

“His biggest failure yet may prove to be mistaking Alice’s future for his own.”

Felix added that Amanda was “absolutely outstanding” in her role and confirmed: “We are currently trying to arrange a US release for the near future, but nothing has been finalized yet.

“We hope for one, but we prioritize the United States and everything follows from there.”

Express.co.uk can reveal filming locations include the Park Lane Hilton Hotel, which Amanda has previously visited for the show’s awards ceremonies.

Other headquarters of the mysterious organization that asks Alice and her lover Lucan to commit the diamond theft include the 12th-century Berkeley Castle in the Cotswolds and Mercers’ Hall in the Bank area of ​​London.

Diamond Sky represents Amanda’s first major project since her war with Giovanni, apart from the London play When It Happens To You, which was released over the summer.

The results of the BBC investigation were revealed last month, claiming that Giovanni had used “disparaging” language towards her on occasions, had used foul language around her and on two occasions had behaved “sexually inappropriate”.

However, Giovanni was found not guilty of the other 11 “more serious” allegations, including physical violence and threatening behaviour.

Meanwhile, Amanda suffered a breast cancer scare during her time on Strictly, which was one of the reasons she left the show.

Both sides said the results of the investigation were a victory for them and they will now move on to new projects, with those around them hoping the scandal can be put behind them rather than becoming a permanent part of the their careers